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Blackbeard the pirate... Dick Turpin the highwayman...
Blackbeard the pirate... Dick Turpin the highwayman...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1737 Certainly one of the more fascinating articles is one headed: "Notice of a Hidden Treasure" which tells of the supposed buried treasure of pirate Blackbeard, portions including: "...an account of Angria & some other pirates...tells us of the great havock those villains made in 1719 of the fine cargo's they met with, particularly of a rich Moor's ship..." with more, and further on is: "...It is concerning a hidden treasure in Maryland which I imagined might fall into the hands of some lucky person...he had been amongst the pirates & that he belong'd to one of the sloops in Virginia when Blackbeard was taken. He informed me that if it should be my lot, ever to go to York River or Maryland near the island called Mulberry Island...where the shipping used most commonly to ride, that there the Pyrates had buried considerable sums of money in great chests, well clamp'd with iron plates...I have made enquiry & am inform'd there is such a place as Mulberry Island...fronting the landing place are five trees, amongst which, he said, the money was bid..." with more (see photos for the full text). Near the back is a report which includes: "...the agreeable news that the crew belonging to the Darby, formerly taken by Angria the Pyrate & made slaves, have been unexpectedly released...sent them to Angria's fort where...Angria was verify much surprized at the message & refused but offered any five English they would name...Angria at last comply'd & they were all delivered up..." and a bit more (see photos).Yet another report near the back of this issue includes talk of the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin, including: "A description of Turpin, a notorious Highwayman, and the following notices were published...It having been represented to the King that Richard Turpin, did...barbariously murder Thomas Morris...& commit other notorious felonies & robberies near London..his Majesty is pleased to promise his most gracious pardon to any of his accomplices & a reward of 200 lbs to any person or persons that shall discover him so as he may be apprehended & convicted. Turpin was born..." and a bit more (see photos). Complete in 54 pgs. with full title/index page, very nice condition.
There are no plates or maps called for in this issue.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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